Courtney Dauwalter is a professional trail runner for Salomon, living in Golden Colorado. She won the Western States 100 in 2018, the 2019 Ultra Trail du Mont Blanc (UTMB), as well as having wins at multiple races and distances worldwide. She has represented the USA at the 24 Hour World Championship, and is a former American Record holder in the 24 hour event. Just after this interview was recorded, Courtney was named Ultrarunning Magazines  #1 Ultra Runner of the Year (UROY) for 2019, for the second year in a row. Courtney is a teacher, but has taken an indefinite sabbatical to pursue running full-time.This lively conversation includes:Reflecting on her 2019 yearWorking through injuries and how her training has changedHer background growing up and how she became a teacherHow she met her husband KevinHer experience with discomfort, pushing limits and the pain caveHer plans for 2020, including the Hardrock UTMB doubleWomen in ultra runningHer thoughts on self care and her favorite self care routineHer favorite candy____EPISODE LINKSUltra RunningCourtney's InstagramCourtney's Twitter____SPONSORSXenduranceXendurance is a nutrition company based out of Phoenix Arizona, providing high quality nutrition and recovery products for athletes. Xendurance proudly makes products that are science based for optimal health and performance. They have a large Pro-Team of talented athletes, including ROO’s own Soul Sister Abbey Cooper. All their products are made with the finest ingredients and to the highest quality. They are certified by multiple standards and all their products undergo strict analytic testing to comply with the World Anti Doping Agency, International Olympic Committee and other major sporting leagues.This week's featured product is Xendurance Energy Gels Typically, Energy Gels are designed specifically for long distance sports performance. With the contribution of elite athletes from around the world, Xendurance have designed an energy gel that caters to a broader range of disciplines.The smooth texture and light flavor allows for easy consumption and absorption in the body. We blend the benefits of 2 carbohydrates - maltodextrin & fructose with calcium lactate for a premium energy solution.ROO listeners can receive 10% off any purchase by using ROO’s link: shop.teamxnd.com/runningonomJanjiJanji is a Boston based running apparel company. Their mission is to explore, connect and give back through running, a philosophy that drives every decision. Janji craft globally inspired running apparel, guided by places and people around the world. They create functional and beautifully designed apparel for wherever your running adventures take you. Janji believes in social responsibility, and leads by example. Janji understands water is a human right, and gives 2% of every single purchase, to support clean water projects in the countries that inspire their seasonal lines. Community is a core value of Janji, which is reflected in the Janji Collective. A one-time membership cost of $50 gains you a lifetime 15% discount, exclusive singlet, and access to Janjis community of like-minded people. Your membership fee is then used solely in supporting Janji’s aforementioned clean water projects. Full details about the Janji Collective and how to sign up are on Janji.com/ROO.To receive $10 of a pair of Janji shorts, visit their website janji.com and enter the code runningonom10 at checkout.https://janji.com/ROO.https://www.instagram.com/runjanji/https://www.facebook.com/RunJanji/https://twitter.com/runjanji/For more info visit runningonom.com